Why is the Capitol Building being pushed off the cliff?- Artistic Techniques
Why is the guy an elephant?- Artistic Techniques
Why is he being arrested?- Cartoon Message
What is the significance of his shirt?- Artistic Techniques
Why does the officer's sleeve say "Voters"- Subject/Cartoon Message
Look at the cartoon and determine certain things such as symbols used, the primary focus, any underlying meanings, and the audience.
Symbolism is a strong technique to present certain things in a more artistic way. Artists almost always accompany this technique with irony or exaggeration. Irony makes the picture more interesting and draws more attention because it is kind of funny sometimes or evokes emotion or thought. Exaggeration, like irony, makes it more interesting and sometimes silly. Labeling makes it easier for the reader to understand what is happening in the piece of art. Analogy compares something, making it easier to relate to, thus being a more interesting piece to look and and attempt to comprehend.
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